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  • Critical, Major, or Foodborne Illness Risk Factor Violations: These violations are more likely than other violations to contribute to illness or injury. Inspectors work with operators to make sure that these violations are corrected whenever feasible before they leave the establishment. A re-inspection may be scheduled to verify compliance.
  • Non-Critical, Minor or Good Retail Practice Violations: These violations are not directly related to the cause of illness or injury, but if uncorrected, could negatively affect the operation of the facility, such as maintenance and cleanliness.

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


Facility Details
Program Food
Facility Name Olde Towne Tavern
Business Name Olde Towne Tavern
Address 2410 W Main St
Littleton, CO 80120-1911
Phone 303-794-4329

Inspection Details
06/04/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) A food protection manager certification was not available. Guidance on approved classes was provided.
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf) A clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events was not available. Corrective action: Facility will print a provided procedure and have it available at all times.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf) A sanitizer bucket was stored in the basin of the handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink. Corrective action: An employee moved the sanitizer bucket and education on maintaining handwashing sinks accessible at all times was provided.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Ready to eat items held longer than 24 hours that require date marking were not marked with a preparation or discard date (Cooked chicken, opened half and half, cooked sloppy joe filling). Corrective action: Label all required items with an opened, prepared, or discard date and ensure the items are used or disposed of within seven days. Guidance on proper date marking was provided.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Red onions in a cardboard box were stored on the soiled floor of the upstairs walk in refrigerator.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-402.12 Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing (C) Caulking to the three compartment sink and handwashing sink next to the three compartment sink was in poor repair. The right urinal in the mens restroom was not sealed to the wall.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Excessive ice build up was present in the two door under counter reach in freezer next to the deep fryers.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C) The upstairs and basement walk in refrigerator floors were made of unfinished wood, in poor repair, and were heavily soiled. 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter (C) The basement area was heavily soiled and cluttered with old equipment an items not needed for daily operation.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) Light bulbs throughout the kitchen were not shielded.
02/13/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/06/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) A food protection manager certification was not available. Facility will submit a certificate of completion within thirty days. Follow-up needed.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation (Pf) Hot water was not available at the hand sink behind the bar. Follow-up needed.
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: 3-101.11 Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) A bottle of wild turkey whiskey behind the bar was found adulterated with fruit flies. The operator discarded the whiskey, see voluntary condemnation.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (Pf) The kitchen chemical warewashing machine failed to measure 50-200ppm chlorine residual. Follow-up needed.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Ready to eat refrigerated items held longer than 24 hours that require date marking were not marked with a preparation or discard date (refried beans, cut lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cooked chicken) Follow-up required.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) A chemical spray bottle at the mop sink was not labeled as to its contents. Follow-up needed.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) Several squeeze bottles containing food throughout the kitchen were not labeled as to their contents.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C) A gap was present at the rear exit door.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Tongs were stored with their food contact surface touching the side of the flat top griddle. The scoop to the ice machine was stored on the soiled top surface of the ice machine.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-402.12 Fixed Equipment, Elevation or Sealing (C) Caulking to the three compartment sink and men's restroom hand sink was in poor repair. The right urinal in the men's restroom was separating from the wall. 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) Unfinished wood was used to support shelves in the walk in refrigerator.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter (C) The facility's basement storage area contained excessive clutter and unused items. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The ceiling, light fixtures, and air conditioning vents in the kitchen were dusty. The shelving in the walk in refrigerator was soiled and rusty. The walls in the walk in refrigerator were soiled. 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) The floor to the walk in refrigerator was in poor repair.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) Light bulbs throughout the kitchen were not shielded.
08/10/2018 Inspection, Education
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A bottle of rum at the bar was adulterated with a fruit fly and was found to be unwholesome. Corrective action: operator voluntarily discarded the liquor.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Heavy cream (47°F) cold holding in the bar Northern cold top refrigerator. Corrective action: operator voluntarily discarded heavy cream. Raw chicken wings (45-46°F) on the bottom shelf of the cook line reach in refrigerator cold holding above 41°F. Sliced cheese (53°F) cold holding in the cook line cold top refrigerator above 41°F. Sliced and diced tomatoes (45-56°F) cold holding in the walk in refrigerator above 41°F. Corrective action: operator moved all items to freezer or 41°F refrigerator.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Multiple dead winged insects were present on lights on the cook line. Corrective action: cook cleaned flies during inspection.
04/23/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: Repeat Violation: A disclosure was not proved on the menu for items served undercooked.
04/10/2018 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A bottle of dark rum was adulterated with fruit flies and was found to be unwholesome at the bar. Corrective action: bar tender voluntarily discarded the rum into the sanitary sewer.
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw shell eggs were stored directly above a container of ready-to-eat lettuce, and a box of ready-to-eat oranges in the walk in refrigerator. Corrective action: cook moved eggs to proper storage location for raw shell eggs.
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: A disclosure was not provided as part of the consumer advisory on the menu for hamburgers and eggs cooked to order.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved employee beverage (twist top) was present on the back preparation table. Employee beverages were stored in unapproved locations in the walk in refrigerator above food, and on the shelf above boxes of single use gloves in the kitchen. Corrective action: cook moved drinks to proper storage location, and removed unapproved containers from kitchen.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Cold water was not provided at the bar hand sink.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shut off valve was present downstream from the mop sink atmospheric vacuum breaker.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available at the North cook line hand sink or the bar hand sink.
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: Unapproved insecticide (household use only) was present in the kitchen.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Multiple unlabeled chemical spray bottles were present in the kitchen above the mop sink and above the dish machine. Corrective action: cook labeled chemicals or dumped chemicals out into sanitary sewer.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Multiple unlabeled squirt bottles containing food were present on the cook line.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A box of onions was stored on the floor in the walk in refrigerator.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Non-commercial grade containers were being used to store various food items in the kitchen.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Unfinished wood was present as shelves inside the walk in refrigerator, and above the back preparation table next to the reach in freezer. Cardboard was present on the floor around the grill and fryer being used to catch grease. The paint above the hood vent and on the dry storage shelves next to the fryer was peeling. The shelf above the cook line cold top refrigerator was taped. The shelves in the walk in refrigerator were rusty.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The three compartment sink caulking was in disrepair.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A black, mold-like substance was present inside the ice machine. The soda gun at the bar was soiled with debris on its interior.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The hood vent panels were soiled with grease. The back side of the flat top grill was severely soiled with grease and debris. The bottom door gasket and bottom shelf of the tall reach in freezer on the cook line were soiled with debris. The shelves inside the walk in refrigerator were soiled with debris. The condenser fan inside the walk in refrigerator was dusty.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Utensils were stored with their food contact surface facing up exposing them to potential contamination in a jar on the back preparation table.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Multiple boxes of single service containers were stored on the ground in the basement.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The mop sink was not properly sealed to the wall. The hand sink next to the ware washing area was not properly sealed to the wall. Water was pooled on the floor in various areas of the basement.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor inside the walk in refrigerator was soiled with debris, in disrepair, and had unfinished wood present. The floor inside the beer keg refrigerator was soiled with debris, and was in disrepair. The bar floor was in disrepair. The floor underneath the three compartment sink was soiled with debris. The ceiling tiles in the basement were in disrepair.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Multiple unshielded lights were present along the cook line. Multiple light shields were in disrepair on the cook line.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: Items unrelated to the daily operation were being stored in the basement in a manner that creates a potential harborage for pests. A gap greater than 1/4" was present on the bottom of the back door.
05/10/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/17/2017 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Staff verbalized that limes, lemons, and oranges were washed in the bar hand sink.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: 1/2 and 1/2 labeled keep refrigerated was tested at 47°F in the farthest in-cabinet reach-in bar cooler.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish machine in the kitchen failed to reach 50-200ppm chlorine residual during the final sanitization rinse.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle under the three compartment sink was unlabeled as to its contents.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Wooden support beams were utilized in the upstairs walk-in cooler, and were not smooth and easily cleanable.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The holster and dispensing valve of the soft drink dispenser in the bar area was soiled.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Shelves were soiled in the upstairs walk-in cooler.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor in the upstairs walk-in cooler was in disrepair and was not smooth and easily cleanable. The floor in the downstairs walk-in cooler was heavily soiled with debris. A hole was present in the flooring in the bar area.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Multiple lights throughout the kitchen area were unshielded.
03/20/2015 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee drink was observed on the main kitchen food preparation table. An open can of soda was observed next to the back kitchen hand sink.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: A box of avocados was observed stored on the basin of the back kitchen hand sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The kitchen cutting boards were heavily grooved and not smooth and easily cleanable.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The three compartment sink was not adequately sealed to the wall.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The main kitchen hand sink was not properly sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall around the spice shelf was soiled with food debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A kitchen light bay near the grill did not have a cover.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The mens restroom toilet was not adequately sealed to the floor.
09/17/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee donned gloves without first washing his hands.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee drinks were stored above food items.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Sliced cheese on the cold top was 52°F.
09/09/2014 Inspection, Critical Item
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: An unwholesome lemon was stored with wholesome lemons in the walk-in refrigerator.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee changed gloves without washing his hands in between.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Screw top employee drinks were stored on the kitchen food preparation table.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cut lettuce and tomatoes on the cold top were 45°F. Dry blue cheese was 46°F in the cold top reach-in refrigerator.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The mop sink lacked a back flow prevention device.
04/09/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee handled a ready to eat bun after a raw burger patty without washing his hands in between.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee handled ready to eat burger garnishes with bare hands.
03/11/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: A consumer advisory was not provided for foods served raw or undercooked.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee washed his hands at the 3-compartment sink and dried them on a cloth towel.
03/03/2014 Inspection, Routine
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: A consumer advisory was not provided for foods served raw or under cooked.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee handled clean dishes after handling the mop bucket without washing his hands in between.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Raw chicken was 44°F and packaged green chile was 45°F in the walk-in refrigerator.
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: Both food probe thermometers were not accurate to within 2°F.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A tray of chicken was stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The freezer door gasket was torn and in poor repair.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the microwave was soiled.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop without a handle was stored in the dry blue cheese.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The bar hand sink was not adequately sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The bar floor was in poor repair. The floor in the keg cooler was in poor repair.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Light shields were missing or broken throughout the kitchen.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: A gap was present below the back door.
09/03/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/23/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Diced tomatoes and blue cheese were above 41°F on the cold top.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: Dish machine sanitizer was below 50 ppm chlorine.
08/15/2013 Inspection, Critical Item
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A bottle of rum was contaminated with insects.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee changed gloves without washing her hands.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An uncovered employee beverage was stored above the kitchen cold top.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Diced tomatoes, sliced cheese, ranch dressing, dry blue cheese, and cottage cheese on/in the kitchen cold top refrigerator were 50-55°F.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish machine failed to provide 50-200 ppm chlorine sanitizer after the final rinse.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Both kitchen hand wash sinks lacked hand soap.
04/04/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/18/2013 Inspection, Routine
04/09/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/05/2012 Inspection, Routine
04/21/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/22/2011 Inspection, Routine
05/12/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/26/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/30/2010 Inspection, Routine

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


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